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Wunmi Mosaku Says She Can’t Celebrate Oscar Nomination as Minnesota Shootings Shadow Awards Season

Her comments arrive as federal authorities investigate the deaths and coverage disputes which agency shot Alex Pretti.

Overview

  • Speaking to The Sunday Times, Mosaku said the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti and the reported detention of a five-year-old left her unable to enjoy her first Best Supporting Actress nod.
  • The FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are reviewing Pretti’s death and have pledged to release body‑camera footage, according to recent reports.
  • Prosecutors have begun examining the manner of Good’s death after the Trump administration said it would not open a federal inquiry into that question.
  • Reporting diverges on which agency fired the fatal shot that killed Pretti, with several outlets citing ICE and at least one naming CBP.
  • Sinners leads the Oscars with 16 nominations, heightening attention to Mosaku’s stance as reactions to her remarks range from support to criticism on social platforms.